Surviving is not my thought. I think of myself as a Winner! Have beaten 2 episodes of breast cancer, radiation & chemo. God is good & there is no understanding why some are healed & some are not. So stop thinking about it. It is what it is. Now deal with it. Now my husband of 52 yrs has colon cancer. He did everything right-it just happened. We are fighting this battle together & I am grateful for who he is & his goodness. We wake every morning with gratitude. Our first are these. We woke to a new day, We made it to the bathroom(you're not old if you don't understand)' We dressed ourselves. We fed ourselves, Now isn't that something to be grateful for. Yeah!

I am grateful that today, my hubby started a job after being self-employed for six years. When we moved back to DE, his business didn't travel with him (he's a tax consultant, but the type of taxes he specializes in don't apply in our new state). Today he started at Amazon for the holiday season, and it could lead to full time work. I'm so happy for him!

Everyday on my Facebook page, I list a minimum of 3 things I am grateful for.and so here are mine for today:

1. SparkPeople.com because without all their free help I would never have met my goal to losing down to 165 pounds. 2. Thankful that I have lost even more weight than I had planned, but will NOT be disappointed if at some point I gain back just a little--I NEVER WANT TO GAIN BACK MORE 160-165 pounds, however. 3. That my best friend came through her extensive surgery Sunday. She has terminal cancer, but we have a common goal--to make it it our 50th class reunion in 2015. At this point tu jury is still out on whether my stem cell transplant has been a success or not, but I'm praying for the cure even though at my age it is at little as 30-38%.

You cannot accomplish everything at once, you can do something at once to work toward reaching the final goal.

I am grateful for everything at this point. God wanted us in WV so I would find out about the breast cancer. He gave me good doctors to treatment. He lead me to a good church. My Pastor hunted me down when he found out I was in the hospital. That was no easy feat as we have several large hospitals in the area. I am working on getting my spiritual self back together just as I am my physical self. God Bless Pam

Grateful that God has favor on me and that he seen it was not my time yet. I am now cancer free since January 28, 2013. I am sure he has more plans for me. He spared me from pain, I did not have to go through chemo, BCG, or radiation. He took that worry from me. He continues to open doors for me. I live for today and pray for a tomorrow.

Edited by: 185LYNN at: 3/13/2013 (13:05)

Exercise has many psychological benefits including renewed confidence and self esteem.

Nothing Is Impossible with God. Each Day Is A New Beginning. When You Draw Close To God, God Will Draw Close To You.

Spark People Team Leader, GLITTERGIRL, from Team, "I Can't Do This On My Own", helped me reach my goal in 2012. I was able to maintain my weight for several months, but now I have to get serious again as much of my hard work I let go of, putting my focus on another issue. I will keep on, until I get back to my goal.

I'm so grateful to God and to Spark People that I finally reached my goal. I never would've thought that working a weight loss program from my computer would be so powerful. I had one Team Leader from one of the many teams, who called me on February 4th of this year, teaching me how to use the Nutrition Tracker. From that day and since I have been motivated to use the tracker and exercise. I've lost a total of 27 pounds. I'm so very grateful and know without a doubt that Spark People benefits many peoples' lives. I was a skeptic before I got serious, but not anymore! SPARK PEOPLE! Sincerely, Janis P.S. I had been with a weightloss group for over four years before getting serious with SP. It ended being more of a social group. The enthusiasm just wasn't there. It definitely is in Spark People I have "An Attitude of Gratitude!"

Edited by: ALLENJOSEPH at: 10/28/2012 (13:21)

Nothing Is Impossible with God. Each Day Is A New Beginning. When You Draw Close To God, God Will Draw Close To You.

Spark People Team Leader, GLITTERGIRL, from Team, "I Can't Do This On My Own", helped me reach my goal in 2012. I was able to maintain my weight for several months, but now I have to get serious again as much of my hard work I let go of, putting my focus on another issue. I will keep on, until I get back to my goal.

Today I am thankful for my best friend, who has been an incredible support while I've been fighting cancer. I am thankful for my employer, who has covered 100% of my medical costs and has consistently recognized my dedication to my job during this. Lastly, I am thankful for the beautiful weather outside which is making me want to go get a walk in!

I have much Gratitude to God for blessing me with the many wonderful people who have touched my life through my cancer. Before I had surgery the Priest from my Parish, came and annointed me with oils and prayed over me and I received Holy Communion. Through this Priest I was led to another person who had went thru breast cancer surgery, and she informed me about the meticulous surgeon she had who was already scheduled to be one of my surgeons. Through this all, I was reassured of a great staff of those taking care of me. I had my double mastectomy on December 8th of 2008, and I've been free of cancer since then. I had 1st stage breast cancer and since I chose to have the mastectomy, I did not have to have radiation or kemo. I had reconstructive surgery start on that same day and was finished with that in March 2009. I take an anti cancer drug called Arimidex. I feel so blest and full of gratitude. I've met so many wonderful people thru a breast cancer group I go to, and nother group called living with cancer. I want to be a support to those who have been through so much more than I. To these two groups who live in my area and to this Team, you are all a part of my prayers. May God bless each of you and give you the strength to fight this fight. I also have a wonderful husband and family members who have been my "Rock". God has been so good to me. With Love & Prayers, Janis

Nothing Is Impossible with God. Each Day Is A New Beginning. When You Draw Close To God, God Will Draw Close To You.

Spark People Team Leader, GLITTERGIRL, from Team, "I Can't Do This On My Own", helped me reach my goal in 2012. I was able to maintain my weight for several months, but now I have to get serious again as much of my hard work I let go of, putting my focus on another issue. I will keep on, until I get back to my goal.

That I will spend the next 5 days visiting with my 94yo mom (every year we visit I know it might be the last). Prayer requested... That God will put someone on her life to show her Jesus' love and show her that salvation is a gift not the result of our good works. MarilynC

My dear friends surprised me at the Relay for Life of West County MO by lighting a torch in honor of my birthday. It meant so much to be supported by friends and surrounded by other survivors. I am greatful for every birthday.

I'm thankful our Father has already given us instruction #1, "come to Me, all of you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest"...all of life in our world today makes us weary (because we...as humans...have no solutions). But in this 1 instruction He has given us an open invitation to bring everything to Him in exchange for REAL rest!!

I am thankful that I am still here! I'm thankful that my job is extremely understanding. I'm thankful for those who donated sick time to me when I went out on short term disability. I am thankful for friends and family. Most of all, I'm thankful to God who has not left me.

I just returned from a wonderful visit with a favorite aunt and uncle (83 yrs old and thriving!) Very grateful for the time we spent together. Plus, I'm happy that I did not put on any weight while traveling.

Another beautiful fall day in rural north FL. My chemo side effects are almost gone...& Dr B gave me an extra week before I start cycle 3 of chemo (on a reduced dosage). God is still providing His peace!

So grateful for SP since it is the spark that is providing the recovery I've been seeking. BC was almost 4 years ago and I haven't felt much like I've been living. I've sparked my life force again and am ready to rock n roll!

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